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CVS Health

30d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Homewood

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program, have strong communication skills, obtain necessary licensure, and meet physical demands, including lifting and visual acuity.
  • You will ensure patient safety, manage inventory and workflow, provide customer service, uphold regulatory standards, and foster a compassionate team culture for better health outcomes.

Requirements

  • Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy
  • 0-3 years relevant work experience
  • Must possess or be in process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Complete all required training within state guidelines and required timeframe
  • Ability to:
  • Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
  • Lift, scan, and bag items
  • Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
  • Reach overhead; able to stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
  • Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
  • Precision control: able to adjust machines to exact positions
  • Stoop to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
  • Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  • Able to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs; exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
  • Ability To:
  • Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Complete any additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager
  • Complete all required training and obtain required licensure (if applicable) within state guidelines
  • Immunization eligibility
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Once state regulations are met, pharmacy interns should be striving to provide patient immunizations as this is an essential pharmacist function

Responsibilities

  • Patient Safety
  • Pharmacy Professional Practice
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification
  • Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues on your team
  • Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others, and deliver better outcomes
  • Align others around our purpose to bring your heart to every moment of your health and gain support and commitment
  • Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Pharmacy Intern position?

The main purpose of the Pharmacy Intern position is to ensure a safe and effective Retail Pharmacy work environment that delivers exceptional care to each patient, while learning and growing professionally under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

What are the required qualifications for the Pharmacy Intern role?

The required qualifications include being accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy, having 0-3 years of relevant work experience, and possessing or being in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.

Is previous work experience necessary for this position?

No, previous work experience is not necessary, but candidates with 0-3 years of relevant work experience are preferred.

What are some of the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern?

Primary responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, complying with pharmacy professional practice and regulatory requirements, providing quality assurance, assisting with customer service, managing inventory, and handling workflow management (excluding final prescription verification).

Are there any physical requirements for the Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, physical requirements include the ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift and move items, perform tasks requiring finger dexterity, reach overhead, and maintain visual acuity for detailed activities.

Do Pharmacy Interns need to work weekends or nights?

Yes, regular and predictable attendance is required, including the possibility of working nights and weekends.

What preferred qualifications are mentioned for the Pharmacy Intern role?

Preferred qualifications include immunization eligibility, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to provide patient immunizations as part of the pharmacy intern role once state regulations are met.

What is the pay range for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The typical pay range for this role is $18.00 - $42.00.

What kind of culture can Pharmacy Interns expect at CVS Health?

Pharmacy Interns can expect a culture of continuous improvement, empathy, collaboration, and commitment to delivering better health outcomes for patients and customers.

How long will the application window for this position be open?

The application window for this opening will close on 06/30/2025.

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CVS Health

Bringing our heart to every moment of your health.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CVS Health is a healthcare innovation company that operates retail pharmacies, manages pharmacy benefits, and provides health services through its MinuteClinic and HealthHUB locations. Their ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. CVS Health focuses on driving healthier outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, using its comprehensive range of services and products to support individuals on their health journey.